Headlamp lenses

leemo

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Where can I get UK lenses as the ones fitted are still the USA ones with masks to stop blinding on coming traffic (ya right, they are not that good)?. I would like to improve the view in front so I can see where I ame going (such a small thing) as I go down some dark narrow lanes and winter is coming.
At present I travel using not a little faith that nothing is around (badgers, rabbits, cats, dogs, people and the usual inconsiderate car driver who think it is alright to hog the whole road). :x :x

Are there better reflectors/lens assemblies that I can fit?.
I suppose...... I could fit noisey pipes to tell the above that I am coming but at 4:30 in the morning I don't think the neighbours would be very happy with me.

Peter.
 
Might be worth considering the Triumph fog lights too. They look great & throw more light out than the standard headlights! You can see so much better at night with them
 
Last night I installed this relay kit and it makes a BIG difference in the headlight brightness. It's not just noticeable, it's blinding.

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Scroll down to the H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit ($54.95 kit).

Gothlander has a thread on this and Bobby K posted some step-by-step directions in it that work perfectly. Install took about an hour but I'm slow.

Btw, I was unaware of a difference in headlight lenses between the States and Europe. Can one of you shed some more "light" on the differences? [pun intended]
 
This is the spec of the lamps I got. Not fitted them yet. Got them through Ebay UK. Will let you know how they perform.

5.75" Crystal Halogen Headlight Conversion
Price inc VAT: £25.00

Quantity:

5.75" Crystal Halogen Headlamp Conversion kit RHD (PAIR)

Replaces Lucas Type Lights.

Upgrade the headlights in your classic car to these new Crystal Halogen headlights.

Headlights have been changing dramatically over the last few decades and one major advantage of modern cars is there superior lighting.

This listing is for a set of the latest technology multi surface reflector headlights ( often called Crystal Headlights ).

Here is a brief history of recent developments of headlight technology....


Pre-focused ( 1950's )These had low power bulbs and were very poor.
Sealed beam ( 1960's ) These were a much better lamp but had the problem that the whole light unit needed to be replaced when the elements failed.
Halogen ( 1980's ) - These were a great improvement with much brighter bulbs that could be replaced and upgraded.
Multi-reflector ( 1990's ) - These are the latest evolution of lights which a complex reflector pattern that directs the beam and a smooth lens along with a halogen bulb.
You can read more for yourself at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headlamp

This listing is for a PAIR of lights.

These lights are RHD, MOT passing, headlights with the correct UK beam pattern. These parts are not E Marked as they are intended for use on classic cars.

These headlamps have a glass lens ( better than plastic as plastic can scratch easily )

The light pattern is set by the reflector not by the lens (as on standard headlights) so the lens is smooth giving a cleaner sharper appearance to the lights.

In addition to the better technology the reflectors on these lights are made from plastic and so the reflector will not rust or corrode like the older metal ones.


These lights use Halogen H4 bulbs ( not included ) which you should have in your old lights ( unless you have sealed be units fitted )
These lights also have a side light bulb holder ( bulb not supplied ) which you can leave un-connected if not needed.

We have upgraded H4 bulbs for sale that will fit these lights see our other items / search for "H4"

No modification or drilling is needed to fit these lights so you can change back to original specification at any time.

Fitting Details

Straight replacement for standard unit - no modification or drilling needed.

No change to wiring or connector needed as the bulbs connection is the same for sealed beam and halogen H4 bulbs.

Note - the left headlight and right headlight are both the same

Which Vehicles will this fit ?

This item will fit all classic cars with the round 5.75" Lucas type headlamps

These lights will fit about 100 different cars from the 80's / 90's with round 5.75" Lucas headlights
 
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